Welder

Come Join the Winning Team!

Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. is currently hiring for a full-time Welder to work at our Waggaman, LA location. Welders are responsible for receiving the prepared and fitted materials and welding them.

We specialize in the manufacture and distribution of a complete line of pipe hangers and supports for commercial and industrial applications since 1913. With five locations in the U.S and growing., our supports have been specified and installed on major water treatment, pharmaceutical, process piping, petro-chemical, hospitals, and school buildings as well as many other industrial projects throughout the world.

Benefit Highlights:

Weekly pay
Competitive hourly pay based on previous experience
8 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Low affordable rates for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance as well other benefits such as 401k with company matching, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Growth Opportunities

Essential Duties:

Grinding and preheating the steel with a torch
Moving materials through the operation of cranes and/or forklifts
Welding of components in accordance with weld procedures
Perform visual welding inspections
Undertake weld qualification tests as required
Assist the department foreman in meeting production targets
Maintain quality standards
Keep work area clean and orderly
Notify managers concerning any non-conformities and the need for repairs to the facility or equipment
Maintain a healthy and safe working environment

Shift Available:

6:00am

• 2:30pm (Day Shift)
  3:00pm

• 1:30am (Night Shift)

Ideal Candidate:

Have experience in MIG/MMA welding process
Candidates must be able to measure quickly and accurately in order to keep scrap at a minimum
Be able to read engineering drawings
Be able to stand and work in a warm environment for an 8-hour shift
Be able to work independently and efficiently
Be able to lift and carry heavy objects (over 50 pounds)